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W859 TUJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 TUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 102,649 miles

Both headlights poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 98,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,790 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

rear reg plate deteriating

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front shock absorbers damp

rear reg plate deteriating

Pass 1 May 2009 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 77,358 miles

slight fraying in the offside front seat belt

Fail 4 May 2007 64,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 64,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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W859 TUJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W859 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W859 TUJ?

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What year was W859 TUJ registered?

W859 TUJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is W859 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W859 TUJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W859 TUJ have outstanding finance?

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